The Making of Columbine, merging Fox with Landscape in acrylic paint
Join me for a deep dive into my intuitive process as I walk you through the creation of a Talisman Painting. Talisman Paintings are my unique series where I marry wildlife with elements of the landscape in unexpected ways, working intuitively.
I'll reveal palette techniques, discuss color choices and mixing, and share the start to finish of Columbine, an original painting fusing Fox with the landscape. You'll hear about the importance of design, how to analyze values, work from general to specific, and hone an intuitive process. Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your artistic horizons or an experienced painter seeking fresh inspiration, this nearly hour long demonstration promises to ignite creativity and elevate painting skills.
Introduction to value centric design. Learn how to maximize successful compositions simply by focusing on the values first.
Learn how to loosen up your markmaking: step away from literally recreating photos and embrace gestural, responsive mark making with a brush and linework. Paint from general to specific to leverage historied markmaking and build visual interest from multiple viewpoints.
See the painting grow from the first marks. Live painting footage interspersed with photo stills and complete explanation of decision making. Learn about luminescence, the juicy details, and how to paint from your gut.
Palette Management and Intuitive Response: Receive practical tips on acrylic palette management, including color mixing and organization. Explore the importance of intuitive response in the painting process and how to trust your artistic instincts.
Conclusion and Reflection: Learn how to analytically review your work as it progresses, with insight on using a studio log to manage takeaways.
This video initially premiered as a live demonstration for Kimberly's student membership program, offering an immersive experience into her creative process. Through a combination of narration, visual demonstrations, and digital exploration, students gain valuable insights into what compels them to create while learning acrylic painting techniques and intuitive artistry. Students also actively work on defining their own stylistic tendancies as they learn to weave elements of themselves into their artwork. You can learn more about Kimberly's student membership on Patreon. Patreon.com/KimberlyKellySantini
Audience: This course is suitable for artists of all levels, from beginners to experienced painters, who are interested in exploring new approaches to acrylic painting and cultivating their intuitive artistic style.
